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By Sarah Steele's avatar

I've lately been convicted of the same thing — having the courage to speak up to help someone else feel brave enough to do the same...or at least to be allowed to question what they assumed "everyone" believed. Resonated with me, Ericka!

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Ericka Andersen's avatar

Thank you Sarah! I learned it from another friend and it makes so much sense. I’m glad you’re here!

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Amelia Buzzard's avatar

I’m so glad I found you here on Substack! I follow your PitchandPublish Instagram, and although I don’t have the funds to invest in a course right now, I’m so grateful for the resources you send out for free. I feel like I’m in a similar space, but earlier on in the journey (24 y/o mom, Christian, conservative, college educated, with a few publications).

On the actual topic of the article, I totally agree, and kudos to you for being brave. I’m curious to see how the educational landscape shifts over the next decade, as public schools get more and more overtly ideological. It seems like lots of Christians take the “separatist” approach, splitting off into charter schools, private schools, and homeschooling. But maybe if more people spoke up, we could reclaim the public school system, at least make it a more neutral space.

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Ericka Andersen's avatar

Hey thanks! Glad you like both “sides” of me (writing coach and writer mom!). I’m glad you like the resources! Yes I think people are becoming more brave in speaking up...at least I hope!

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Jenn- jscreative's avatar

Last September, my daughter told me she’s “trans”. And since then, she’s been doing the hormones thing and has plans to go for surgery. It absolutely breaks my heart and makes me feel like I’ve failed as a parent. 😣

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